The 2 Old Farts - Out and About

The conversation explores personal anecdotes, historical reflections, and the impact of protests on society. It delves into generational perspectives on change, cultural observations, and the influence of music. The discussion also touches on military experiences and personal stories, highlighting the continuity of certain societal issues over time.

In this episode of 'Two Old Farts', Chuck and Lou share personal updates, discuss significant historical events, delve into the implications of the Chernobyl disaster, analyze the recent NFL draft, and celebrate family connections through sports. Their engaging banter and insights provide a blend of humor and knowledge, making for an entertaining and informative listen.

In this episode of The Two Old Farts, Chuck and Lou discuss various health concerns, including Chuck's recent medical updates regarding coronary artery calcification and the importance of exercise and diet. They share personal experiences with medications, including side effects from niacin supplements. The conversation shifts to family updates, including Lou's uncle's knee surgery and travel plans for a family reunion. They also provide travel tips, particularly regarding airline experiences and the benefits of using apps for upgrades. Finally, they touch on Mackenzie's educational plans as she applies to Texas Tech. In this conversation, Lou and Chuck discuss various topics including the success of their children in online education, the evolution of college sports, the impact of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) on college football, and their anticipation for the upcoming NFL draft. They also reflect on Alabama football's future prospects and share personal health concerns, emphasizing the importance of family support and the changing landscape of sports.

In this episode of Two Old Farts, Chuck and Lou discuss various topics ranging from personal health updates and community support to the importance of hydration and the types of water available. They delve into historical reflections on World War I, leadership lessons learned from warfare, and the generational changes in military tactics. The conversation emphasizes the impact of war on society and concludes with thoughts on the importance of history in shaping the present.

In this engaging conversation, Chuck and Lou discuss various topics ranging from technical difficulties in podcasting to their recent concert experiences. They delve into the influence of iconic rock bands and songwriters, as well as notable figures in country music. The conversation is interspersed with personal anecdotes, reflections on life, and the importance of music in their lives

In this engaging conversation, Chuck and Lou explore a variety of topics ranging from personal updates and concert experiences to the cultural changes in music and society. They discuss the evolution of country music, share memories of legendary artists, and reflect on how historical events have shaped musical trends. The conversation also touches on gardening plans and military history, highlighting the stories of legendary heroes. The dynamic between the two hosts creates a warm and nostalgic atmosphere, making for an enjoyable listening experience.

In this engaging conversation, Chuck and Lou reflect on the arrival of spring, discussing their gardening experiences, awareness of fire safety, and the significance of St. Patrick's Day. They share personal anecdotes, gardening tips, and insights into the beauty of nature during this season. The dialogue also touches on historical context and emphasizes the importance of community responsibility in outdoor activities.

In this episode of Two Old Farts, Chuck and Lou discuss a variety of topics, starting with light-hearted banter about the weather and personal updates. They then delve into the significant contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II, highlighting their legacy and the impact of African American military figures in history. The conversation also touches on famous aviators and astronauts, emphasizing the importance of recognizing their achievements. As they reflect on personal experiences and future plans, they encourage listeners to engage with history and share their thoughts.

In this engaging conversation, Chuck and Lou discuss various themes related to military history, particularly focusing on the contributions of African American soldiers, including the Buffalo Soldiers and Tuskegee Airmen. They share personal anecdotes, book recommendations, and insights into the psychological effects of war, particularly PTSD. The discussion highlights the importance of recognizing and honoring the sacrifices made by these soldiers throughout history, especially during Black History Month.

In this lively conversation, Chuck and Lou celebrate Super Bowl Sunday by discussing various aspects of the event, including trivia, historical context, team records, and the significance of commercials. They share fun facts about viewership trends and delve into the legacy of legendary players and MVPs, all while maintaining a humorous and engaging tone. In this engaging conversation, Lou and Chuck delve into various aspects of football, particularly focusing on the Super Bowl, its history, and the current state of the game. They discuss the legacy of the Steelers, the significance of MVP awards, betting trends, ticket and hotel prices for the Super Bowl, the influence of college football, food trends at the event, key players to watch, and the coaching changes at Alabama. The conversation is filled with insights, statistics, and personal anecdotes, making it a rich exploration of football culture.

In this engaging conversation, Chuck and Lou explore the intersection of technology, history, and leadership. They reflect on the challenges of modern technology, share historical quotes that resonate today, and delve into the inspiring legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen. The discussion transitions into valuable leadership lessons drawn from famous figures, emphasizing the importance of focus, resilience, and the ability to say no. The conversation concludes with success stories from notable personalities like Walt Disney and Sylvester Stallone, highlighting their journeys and the lessons learned along the way. This conversation explores the journey of success through the lens of various influential figures, including Sylvester Stallone and legendary coaches. It delves into the common habits that contribute to success, the importance of family and personal care, and strategies for breaking bad habits. The discussion emphasizes the role of confidence in leadership and the value of networking, while also touching on the significance of giving back to the community.

In this engaging conversation, Chuck and Lou discuss various topics ranging from the weather and personal updates to the traits of January babies and their notable celebrities. They reflect on the significance of 1959, share trivia about the Super Bowl, and delve into the impact of coaching legends like Vince Lombardi and Pat Summitt. The discussion also touches on military service, leadership, and the importance of making a difference in people's lives.

In this conversation, Chuck and Lou discuss various aspects of wildfires, including their causes, prevention strategies, and the importance of controlled burns. They emphasize the human role in wildfire incidents, the dynamics of fire, and community responsibilities in maintaining safety. The discussion also touches on the impact of social media on public awareness and safety.

In this conversation, Chuck and Lou discuss various topics ranging from personal experiences with aging and hair loss to the quest for longevity through supplements and lifestyle choices. They reflect on the challenges of living in cold climates, the joys of gardening, and the frustrations of dealing with squirrels in their fruit trees. The conversation also touches on fitness, college football updates, and the impact of societal changes, including recent losses in the public sphere.

In this engaging conversation, Chuck and Lou discuss a variety of topics ranging from personal preferences for cold weather and dreams of wealth to the dynamics of college football and the impact of NIL on the sport. They reflect on New Year's traditions, share fun facts, and look back at significant events from 2024 while contemplating the future in 2025. The discussion also touches on financial security, insurance, and the evolving role of AI in society.

Summary: In this conversation, Chuck and Lou discuss various aspects of college football, focusing on playoff contention, team performances, the impact of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) on college athletics, and the future of college football coaching. They analyze the strengths and weaknesses of different teams, the selection process for playoffs, and the financial implications of NIL for players and schools. The discussion also touches on the challenges faced by fans and the evolving landscape of college football.

Just a short teaser clip about our family history this Veterans Day 2024

summaryIn this engaging conversation, Chuck and Lou discuss various topics ranging from the cold weather and travel preparations to their recent concert experiences and Thanksgiving memories. They delve into college football rivalries, particularly focusing on the upcoming Georgia vs. Texas game, and reflect on coaching strategies and game performances. The conversation also touches on personal updates, upcoming events, and safety concerns in their neighborhoods, creating a well-rounded dialogue filled with insights and anecdotes. takeaways Weather can significantly impact travel plans. Concert meet and greets can enhance the fan experience. Family gatherings create lasting memories. College football rivalries bring excitement and unpredictability. Coaching strategies can make or break a game. Upcoming events can provide opportunities for fun and connection. Safety in neighborhoods is a growing concern. Personal updates reflect life changes and milestones. Engaging with fans can elevate an artist's popularity. Rivalry games often lead to unexpected outcomes.

KEYWORDS Iron Maiden, concert, college football, SEC Championship, sports predictions, music, Lou and Chuck, podcast. SUMMARY: In this episode, Chuck and Lou discuss Chuck's recent experience at an Iron Maiden concert, upcoming events including a trip to Oklahoma City, and delve into college football rankings and predictions. They analyze team performances, the challenges of maintaining excellence in sports, and wrap up with personal anecdotes and a birthday shout-out. TAKEAWAYS Chuck had a great time at the sold-out Iron Maiden concert. They enjoyed free snacks and Trooper beer at the concert. Lou and Chuck are excited about their upcoming trip to Oklahoma City. They discuss the implications of college football rankings. Chuck predicts Arkansas will upset Missouri in an upcoming game. They analyze the performance of Florida's football team this season. The conversation touches on the physical and mental toll of a long football season. They express hope for Alabama's chances in the SEC Championship. Lou shares his admiration for North Dakota State and South Dakota State football teams. They conclude with personal notes and a birthday shout-out.

In this conversation, Chuck and Lou discuss the significance of Veterans Day, its history, and the differences between Veterans Day and Memorial Day. They reflect on their personal military histories and the importance of honoring veterans. The discussion then shifts to recent college football games, analyzing coaching strategies and player performances. They also delve into the impact of the NIL and transfer portal on college sports, emphasizing the business aspect of athletics and the importance of player development. The conversation concludes with personal plans and upcoming events.

SUMMARY This conversation explores themes of family, traditions, and personal experiences, particularly around the Christmas season. The speakers share their reflections on past memories, the importance of community, and navigating life's challenges, culminating in a heartfelt conclusion. TAKEAWAYS Christmas brings families together. Traditions create lasting memories. Personal stories shape our identities. Community connections are vital. Life's challenges can be navigated with support. Reflections on the past can inspire the future. Family gatherings strengthen bonds. Sharing experiences fosters understanding. Embracing change is part of life. Love and care are essential in relationships

Summary This conversation delves into personal experiences, cultural reflections, and family dynamics, highlighting the importance of relationships and insights gained through life experiences.  

Summary In this episode, Chuck and Lou discuss various annoyances and pet peeves that plague their daily lives, ranging from technological frustrations to communication issues. They share personal anecdotes about their experiences with technology, routines, and sports rivalries, while also exploring the psychological aspects of irritability and how it affects their interactions with others. The conversation highlights the common irritations that many people face and offers a humorous take on navigating these challenges. In this engaging conversation, Lou and Chuck delve into various topics ranging from driving etiquette and pet peeves to their concert experiences and reflections on life after retirement. They share humorous anecdotes about everyday annoyances, discuss their love for music, and reflect on the current state of Alabama football, all while maintaining a light-hearted and relatable tone.  

The 2 Old Farts discuss pet peeves and some of their pet peeves - like driving, cell phone use, merging and others.   We hope you enjoy!

I'm so sorry we missed last week. I went on a business trip and came back with a wicked case of COVID. So if you've had it - I now know what it's like. If you haven't, I hope you don't. It isn't fun. Thankfully, for me, it didn't last long. But everyone has a different experience. At any rate. We are back and happy to record another episode!

The 2 Old Farts breakdown the Tx State vs Arizona State football game. Plus other talk about college football. Plus an update on Uncle Bobby. He spent most of the week in the hospital. No real diagnosis but he's feeling better and at home today. Yay!

The 2 Old Farts sit down and sort of recap the 1st week of College Football. It's a special time of the year for us. We've been waiting a long, long, long time for this and its finally here. So please, sit back and indulge us. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoy doing it.

The 2 Old Farts sit down during the Clemson v Georgia Halftime to discuss Week 1 of College Football. 

In this episode we discuss birthdays and family gatherings, highlighting the importance of celebrating and connecting with loved ones. We share their thoughts on college football games and the upcoming season, expressing excitement and anticipation. Chuck and Lou pay tribute to the families affected by the Afghan withdrawal, emphasizing the need to keep them in our thoughts and prayers. They engage in a lighthearted conversation about the greatest military generals, sharing their opinions on notable figures in history.

Family came to town. Family left town. I was the family that left town and missed seeing part of my family. I also missed my very good friend Cliff who was here to see his son graduate Air Force Basic Training. All in all it was NOT a good week to be out of town. And that's also the reason why I missed last week's episode and was late with this week's episode. We are trying!

Happy early birthday to my dad. He is turning 80 years young this week.     Sorry about the crappy audio quality again this week.

We are back after my birthday and vacation hiatus. Then technology derailed us yesterday. Sit back and listen to us as we discuss how small market San Antonio will never get more professional sports teams.

A rather long and off and on track episode of the cultures of uncultured people.

We want to wish everyone in America a Happy 4th of July - or as they call it in England, Treason Day. J/K. Sorry this episode isn't that great - we really didn't have a lot to talk about and Uncle Bobby isn't quite ready for his next guest appearance. We hope you like it and if you didn't, please let us hear about it.

It was a good week. A busy week. And a busier weekend. In the midst of it all we got some good news about my Uncle. He's getting better. He's on the mend. He's out of ICU. But he still has some more healing to do.

Our very first guest, my uncle, is in the hospital. He had a serious event this past weekend and 911 was called. 2 Ambulances were dispatched. It was crazy!  He's doing better now - but if you want the whole story then download the episode."

Happy belated Father's Day everyone! Today we have a VERY long episode with our VERY FIRST EVER Interview! Today we talk to my Uncle Bobby. He's had an interesting and extraordinary life. We hope you like it, so sit back, listen up and enjoy!

Happy belated Father's Day everyone! Today we have a VERY long episode with our VERY FIRST EVER Interview! Today we talk to my Uncle Bobby. He's had an interesting and extraordinary life. We hope you like it, so sit back, listen up and enjoy!

Happy belated Father's Day everyone! Today we have a VERY long episode with our VERY FIRST EVER Interview! Today we talk to my Uncle Bobby. He's had an interesting and extraordinary life. We hope you like it, so sit back, listen up and enjoy!

Sometimes you don't get what you want. But that's ok. Sometimes there is a reason. Sometimes there isn't. But we have to keep trying. Keep moving forward. Don't stop or stand still because you make a great target. There's a reason why sharks never stop moving. That's why The 2 Old Farts will keep on doing this little podcast. Thank you.

Another rambling episode of The 2 Old Farts. This week it's softball, soccer and heavy metal music. This past week I saw the NWOBH band Saxon w/ co-headliner Uriah Heep!

A teaser clip about one of my happy places - The Copa Wine Bar and their fabulous french fries!

Memorial Day is the day we honor the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Airwomen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who did not return home. The holiday dates back to the months immediately following the Civil War when a few towns and cities began honoring their dead. From The 2 Old Farts - to all the families remembering their lost loved ones — we honor you on Memorial Day and every day. You represent the best of America. Thank you for your service and devotion to our country.

The make-up episode from last week (Mother's Day). We are so sorry we missed last week but thank you for still listening and downloading the podcast. It was a busy week and a good week. I found out I was accepted into the National Defense University graduate certificate program for Chief Data Officer. My son-in-law was accepted into the Nazarene Theological Seminary for his master's degree. My middle daughter is into beekeeping and her hive is really starting to thrive (get it?). My youngest daughter salvaged her Statistics course and pulled out a "B." And she finished her Jr year and rolls into her Sr year. Just a lot of things happening. So, stay tuned and listen to the rest of the ramblings of The 2 Old Farts!

Summary In this conversation, Chuck and Lou discuss various topics including Easter, Cinco de Mayo, their favorite Mexican restaurant, their daughters, and upcoming plans. They also talk about their podcast's international audience and potential future guests. The conversation ends with a discussion about Luchenbach, a small town in Texas, and their interest in traveling there. The conversation covers various topics including upcoming concerts, growing up in the country, memories of family and friends, and the importance of friendship. The hosts reminisce about their childhood, sharing stories about cows, snakes, and playing cards. They also discuss the significance of daughters and the joy of having grandchildren. The conversation ends with plans for future episodes and expressing love for each other.

The 2 Old Farts had a good week. Stay tuned to listen all about it. From the San Antonio Brahma's game last weekend, to the Blackberry Smoke concert Friday night - we had a great time together. Being with family is so much fun. And being able to spend time with family is even more important. So if you still have your family, please enjoy them. Don't take them for granted. And thank you for your continued listening. Thank you for the downloads. We are so happy to have you sharing our love for this.

It's our 13th episode of the year and we couldn't be happier or more please with our progress. We owe our progress to you - the fans - or even accidental downloaders. Either way, we will keep it. Thank you. Today's episode was a lot of fun for us to do. We had a tremendous amount of fun at the San Antonio Brahma's UFL football game last night. Vamos Brahma's! Great crowd. Great enthusiasm and great play! We will definitely be back. We are going to more and more concerts. That's always fun. So sit back, and enjoy our random musings. Thank you!

Technology will be the death of us, I swear it will. Last week we had a terrible echo on the audio from my dad. It didn't have the echo when he spoke, only in the recording. Now this week, we had no audio issues, unable to do anything on the dashboard of my recording site, to another echo from my dad. It was on and on. HOPEFULLY (and HOPE isn't a plan) - it will all work out this episode. So stay tuned in, we hope you do.

We tried to get my Aunt Carolyn on the phone - but I don't seem to have the proper audio cable for my mixer to get her to be able to hear our audio. For sure, it seems like technology is always getting the better of The 2 Od Farts. Fear not! We will find a way. In the meantime, sit back, grab something cold to drink (because it's getting warmer) and enjoy our ramblings. Our ramblings of funny stories from Basic Training.   PS Sorry about the echo from my dad.

We hope you all had a fantastic Easter (Holy) week. It's a wonderful time of the year. And super important to Christians. If you don't believe, that's cool, we love you anyway - and thanks for listening, downloading and following! Please hit LIKE and FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE Well, getting old sucks. That's for sure. As I said in the episode, when you're younger, life is all about Addition. When you get older, it's all about subtraction. And by GOD we are definitely losing it all. Our hair, our memory, or strength, our figure, our health, you name it. So if you are on the backside of 40, this is probably the podcast for you. Thank you for coming back. If you like us - please follow and subscribe. But more importantly, spread the word! Thanks!

The 2 Old Farts want you to remember those who are suffering. Fron the Texas Smokehouse Creek wildfires up in the panhandle to the Francis Scott Key bridge disaster in Baltimore. To those who are struggling in the tough economy. High rent and low pay. You name it. We are here for you and want you to know we care.   And if you are a veteran and you need care or help with a claim, reach out to us. We can help you get the help you need. Don't suffer in silence. We got your back!